I was fortunate to have a mother who sewed, and I grew up playing with spools of thread and
loose buttons on the floor. At the time, I maybe wasnít always so pleased (home-made school
clothes), but I also got custom superhero costumes that were amazing. So when it came time
to expand this little world I am creating for my characters to tell their stories, I felt
right at home. Annie is at the sewing machine working on a full skirt while her apprentice
does some stitching by hand. The apprentice is Emily. I started her story years ago with a
painting titled The Apple Girl. And of course, little Micha, the dressmakerís son, is on the
floor forming fond memories of growing up around the wonderful tools of this ancient art form
and trade.